Articles by James Maynard
Obama awards Medal of Honor to Civil War hero
First Lieutenant Alonzo H. Cushing has been awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Gettysburg 151 years ago. What did he do to deserve the nation's highest military honor?
Shipwreck accidentally discovered off coast of Santa Cruz
The Umpqua II was scuttled in Monterey Bay 32 years ago, and was recently re-discovered by geologists studying an earthquake fault.
Some arthritis pain relievers increase stroke mortality
Cox-2 inhibitors, a type of Nsaid pain reliever for arthritis, could significantly raise the risk of stroke.
Next century will bring more pollen allergies than ever, thanks to climate change
Pollen allergies could get worse over the next year, as carbon dioxide and ozone become more concentrated in the atmosphere.
Even slight narrowing of arteries leads to later heart problems
Non-obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) appears to raise the risk of heart attacks and deaths among patients, and a new study from the Department of Veteran's Affairs shows just how badly subjects are affected.
How did male genitalia evolve? Harvard researchers discover origins of reproductive organs
Male genitalia evolved into radically different forms around the animal kingdom, but what do the organs all have in common?
Hummingbirds aren't the only birds that know how to get aggressive: A look at angry birds
Birds can viciously defend their nests, including attacking humans, which can even result in fatalities.
How to train your sea otter: Lone pup rescued, aquarium readies her for the otter life
A baby sea otter found in California is being trained for life in the wild by marine conservationists in Chicago.
Strange shimmering cloud in the sky is a fallstreak over Australia
A fallstreak hole seen over Australia amazed and delighted, and even had some observers thinking of the Rapture.
Obesity in pregnant women contributes to kidney, urinary tract problems in babies
Birth abnormalities rise in fetuses developing in obese women, according to a new study from Seattle Children's Hospital. Mothers of babies with the abnormalities were 1.3 times more likely to be obese, study says.
CERN picks first woman to head physics center
Fabiola Gianotti, an Italian physicist best known for her role discovering the Higgs boson, has been named as the first woman to head CERN.
Irregular heartbeat may lead to silent strokes
Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) could lead to silent strokes, which could lead to several other health problems, a new study finds.
King Tut Day: This day in history, world entered pharaoh's tomb
King Tut lived for just ten years, but his legend lives on three thousand years later, thanks to a discovery made 92 years ago.
90-million-year-old turtle fossil discovered in New Mexico: Evidence found in once-swampy desert
A turtle who lived 90 million years ago has been discovered in New Mexico, suggesting the desert region was once a swamp, complete with marine life.
Exozodiacal light may be hiding alien worlds
Earth-like planets around other stars could be hidden by exozodiacal light - an effect that can be seen here on Earth, under dark skies.
Two photons interact for the first time in fiber optic experiment
Photons were made to interact with each other for the first time, potentially revolutionizing electronics.
Drink red wine for the health benefits? Study shows those benefits aren't all that great
Red wine provides resveratrol, which is no substitute for exercise, according to a new study. Resveratrol is a component in red wine many people have linked to health benefits, but a new study suggests the chemical could hinder the effects of exercise.
Near absolute zero, atomic experiment leads to disappearing act
Lithium atoms have been made to pass through each other, and they did so without ever occupying the same space.
Virgin Galactic SpaceShip Two test flight crash prompts NTSB probe
National Transportation Safety Board investigators are combing the wreckage of SpaceShip Two, in the first federal investigation by the NTSB into a fatal spaceship accident.
IPCC Synthesis Report on climate change: Fossil fuels should be out by 2100
The IPCC climate report is out. It paints a dark future for mankind and sets very ambitious goals to save the planet. Here's what you need to know.
Want to be fearless? Get rid of amygdala neurons in the brain
Arachnophobia was cured in a man who suffered from seizures. What could this mean for others who suffer from debilitating phobias?
High consumption of milk may increase mortality risk: Study
Milk can increase mortality rates and the incidence of bone fractures in women, a new study reports.
Kaci Hickox saga: Nurse who defied Ebola quarantine finds supporter in Maine judge
Ebola nurse Kaci Hickox is free to travel as she pleases, after a judge in Maine struck down an order keeping her at home after treating patients in Sierra Leone.
Teen who tried to kill her family to undergo forensic exam
Roksana Sikorski and Michael Angelo Rivera are accused with attempting to murder the young woman's family. But does her childhood forgive her alleged crime?
Is capturing asteroids a good idea? MIT scientist gives emphatic 'no'
Capturing an asteroid will not assist NASA in the goal of a human mission to Mars, a researcher on the rocky bodies announced in a new statement that could have a national impact.
Killer fungi, habitat loss, disease: Amphibians today face deadly challenges
Amphibians around the world are witnessing declining populations, through disease, pollution and loss of habitat.
Age of Earth's water miscalculated...by 135 million years
Water on Earth may be older than once believed, a fact revealed by analysis of material from the asteroid 4-Vesta.
Cassini sees sun shining off Titan's lake billions of miles from Earth
Kraken Mare, a giant hydrocarbon lake on Titan, is seen like never before in a new image from the Cassini orbiter.
Scratching an itch is like salt on a wound, it'll go from bad to worse
Itching may just become worse after it is scratched, but what could this discovery mean for those suffering from chronic scratching?
Quarantined Ebola nurse goes for bike ride in Maine, public shuns Bellevue workers in NYC
Kaci Hickox went for a bike ride in Maine, after treating Ebola patients in Africa, fueling a political and legal battle.
